shodan_stats

Get aggregated statistics for a Shodan query.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/shodan-stats.md

WHAT IT DOES

What shodan_stats does on UnClick

AI agents call shodan_stats to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required
`query`	string	Yes
`facets`	string	—
`api_key`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why shodan_stats is rated Low

The tool performs a read-only operation—fetching aggregated statistics from Shodan based on a query. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. The output is informational statistics, making this a Read category tool with low severity as it poses minimal risk if invoked by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'shodan_stats' and description 'Get aggregated statistics for a Shodan query' indicate a query operation that retrieves and returns data without modifying, executing code, or causing side effects.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs shodan_stats safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and UnClick, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For shodan_stats, this is the rule to start with:

shodan_stats Allowed

shodan_stats is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "shodan_stats": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every shodan_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about shodan_stats

What does the shodan_stats tool do? +

Get aggregated statistics for a Shodan query. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does shodan_stats accept? +

shodan_stats accepts 3 parameters: query, facets, api_key. Required: query. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on shodan_stats? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for shodan_stats: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is shodan_stats? +

shodan_stats is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit shodan_stats? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the shodan_stats rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block shodan_stats completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for shodan_stats. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides shodan_stats? +

shodan_stats is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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